Solve 8x=5-y

$$8 x = 5 - y$$

Solve for x

$$x=\frac{5-y}{8}$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

The equation is in standard form.

$$8x=5-y$$

Divide both sides by 8.

$$\frac{8x}{8}=\frac{5-y}{8}$$

Dividing by 8 undoes the multiplication by 8.

$$x=\frac{5-y}{8}$$

Solve for y

$$y=5-8x$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$5-y=8x$$

Subtract 5 from both sides.

$$-y=8x-5$$

Divide both sides by -1.

$$\frac{-y}{-1}=\frac{8x-5}{-1}$$

Dividing by -1 undoes the multiplication by -1.

$$y=\frac{8x-5}{-1}$$

Divide 8x-5 by -1.

$$y=5-8x$$